NEETZoologyHuman Health and Diseases
Read the following Assertion and Reason and choose the correct option. Assertion: Chronic use of alcohol and drugs during adolescence can lead to liver damage and neurological disorders in adulthood. Reason: The immediate effects of drug and alcohol abuse include mood swings and aggressive behavior.
Options
- ABoth Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion
- BBoth Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
- CAssertion is true but the Reason is false
- DBoth Assertion and Reason are false
Correct answer
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
Step-by-step solution
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